Ballochmyle Medical Group

IMPORTANT NOTICE The surgery will be closed on: Friday, 18th and Monday, 21st April 2025 Re-opening as normal on Tuesday, 22nd April. If medical advice or attention is required when

Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia

Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia

Vitamin B12 or B9 (commonly called folate) deficiency anaemia occurs when a lack of vitamin B12 or folate causes the body to produce abnormally large red blood cells that can't function properly.